"Arrest Me (I've commited thought crime)" genre: Punk
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	Arrest Me is about the US government's history of political repression from the rounding up of anarchists/unionists in the early 20th century to the mccarthy era then to the repression of peace and radical movements in the 60's w/ the Counter Intelligence Programs. We must take a stand against repressive measures such as the patriot act, and protect are constitutional right to dissent. We must take this democracy back!
	CD: upcoming full length   Label: ritalin generation Credits: rising dissent
	Story Behind the Song recommended reading: Agents of Repression -Ward Churchill and Terrorism Trap -Michael Parenti Lyrics They are the real terrorists Subsidizing harmful technology Conquering, putting down autonomy So they can prop up some regime, Brutal dictatorships friendly to big business But help none but private interests Silence and discredit all who question this Diverting attention away from the real terrorists Their pigs murdered Fred Hampton Their pigs made pine ridge happen Won't allow thoughts of resistance Smash all movements outta existence Wanna derail any real democracy With their two party system and thought police Through their institutions they manufacture tools Media, churches, prisons, even schools Even if there is dissent It's suppressed by FBI agents Media perspectives are of those that own them Politicians only answer to large corporations With these means, democracy cannot be practiced Repressed by brainwash and fascist actions Same people locking up (Leonard)Peltier and (Mumia Abu-) Jamal Thousands of other "subverts" (political "threats", ethnic minorities, poor people) put behind prison walls Won't allow thoughts of resistance Smash all movements outta existence Wanna derail any real democracy With their two party system and thought police

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